by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Oberlin ranks in comparison to other schools with writing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oberlin was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oberlin College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Writing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oberlin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,501 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $28,418 for all writing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oberlin paid an average of $2,656 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| Fees | $946 | $946 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,908 | $1,908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,942 | $18,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,908 | $1,908 |
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Of the 28 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in writing from Oberlin in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Oberlin does not offer an online option for its writing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oberlin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Oberlin College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.